Melbourn weather in August (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

Is Melbourn a good destination in August, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Melbourn during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Melbourn in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Melbourn climate page with graphs.

 

Melbourn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Melbourn, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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